Project summary
Objective
To design a clear and practical way to test new fertiliser products so we can measure both their effectiveness and their impact on emissions. This framework will guide future CRC trials and investments.
Timeline
2025 - 2026
Investment
The CRC will invest about $800,000 over one year for this project.
Program lead
Vicki Lane
Overview
This project will lay the groundwork for how the CRC tests and invests in fertilisers that reduce emissions. It will create a shared evaluation framework, decide how investments will be made and begin early trials with key partners.
Program
This project is being completed as part of Program 1: Low Emissions Plant Solutions
Details
Importance
Nitrous oxide from fertilisers is responsible for nearly a quarter of emissions from Australian agriculture. With many products entering the market, it’s vital to have a consistent way to assess which ones work, and which ones reduce emissions. The Fertiliser Evaluation Project will be an important national tool to ensure decisions are based on strong science and clear emissions reduction results.
Impact
This project sets the foundation to test fertilisers based on their emissions reduction potential. While it won’t reduce emissions directly, it will ensure that our research is conducted with transparency and consistent guidelines and lead to investment in the highest potential products.
Project team
This project potentially brings together 20 organisations across universities, government agencies, industry groups and agribusiness to deliver a co-designed framework for enhanced efficiency fertilisers. Experts from Queensland University of Technology, Cotton Research and Development Corporation, Corteva and the AgTech Consortium will lead the initial trial work. An additional 10+ partners will participate in the co-design process.
Pathways to Adoption
This project will deliver a framework for all future CRC fertiliser projects, providing the baseline for the research activities. The co-design process will build the evaluation framework, set investment roles and run early product tests with select partners prior to any broader trials.
PhDs
This project does not include PhD students as it is a 12 month initiative.
